RI Senate approves marijuana stores
A bill that would allow nonprofit stores in Rhode Island to sell marijuana to medical patients is headed to the governorís desk. The state Senate passed the bill Tuesday afternoon by a 30-2 margin.

The bill has already passed the House and now heads to Governor Donald Carcieri for approval. The governor vetoed similar legislation last year.

RI Senate approves marijuana stores

If it becomes law, the bill would allow so-called compassion centers to sell marijuana to registered patients with debilitating illnesses. Right now, 680 patients are registered with the Department of Healthís medical marijuana program .
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